MHT: Timing is critical
Experts agree menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is safe and effective for women with no absolute contraindications—but timing is critical Leading menopause experts have welcomed a UK study that suggests the …
Endo ignorance
Despite a ministerial apology, and subsequent National Action Plan, women with endometriosis continue to experience delayed diagnosis, ongoing pain and indifference Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects 200 …
Mind the gap
In this issue we take a look at the latest news and views on women’s health, and what pharmacists can do to help Many women are going without access to …
Stress test
The stress of COVID has seen a spike in people seeking help with mental health issues, while calls to the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) reveal anxiety levels among pharmacists themselves …
Skin in the game
Pharmacists have a key role in promoting skin health, especially reinforcing the importance of sun protection given research indicates many people still seek a tan Key points One in every …
Get wise about women
Pharmacy’s main demographic holds the key to community healthcare, writes Janet Doyle Given the majority of pharmacy’s customers are women, and they often hold the key to the health of …
Funding reduced for top medicine bodies
NPS MedicineWise and the RUM Project will see funding cut by millions The National Prescribing Service MedicineWise (NPS) and the National Return of Unwanted Medicines (NatRUM) will see their funding …
Smartphone ban teenagers’ wake-up call
Teenagers missing out on sleep due to screen time, stress and caffeine: Report A new report from VicHealth and the Sleep Health Foundation found that the average teenager only got …
What’s shaping OTC pharmacy?
The state of the industry in Australia’s OTC retail pharmacy channel, according to IRI’s Market Moves report IRI’s Market Moves provides a compelling overview of the most influential trends and ‘market …
Maxigesic takes the lead
Maxigesic is outselling other paracetamol-ibuprofen brands in pharmacy There has been strong sales in schedule 3 30s packs, which the company says is significant as it means pharmacists are recommending it …
Antibiotics in pregnancy infection link
Taking antibiotics in pregnancy linked to rise in infant infections Children born to mothers who were prescribed antibiotics during pregnancy may have up to a 20% higher risk of being …
80% in pain
Call for greater acceptance of ‘invisible’ illness as new research shows people battle stigma and cynicism about pain’s impact New research has revealed eight in 10 Australians are currently living …